Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the appointment of Kedarswamy (Kedar) Ravangave as head of marketing for consumer and commercial bank.
Ravangave joins Kotak Mahindra Bank from Amazon India, where he was a pivotal member of the leadership team, driving marketing, brand and category initiatives. With extensive experience across esteemed organisations like Marico and Amazon India, Ravangave brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Kotak.
Ravangave holds a B.Tech in electronics and communication from Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur and an MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.
He will be working closely with consumer and commercial bank business teams on driving marketing initiatives and shall report to Rohit Bhasin, president, head – propositions and chief marketing officer, Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Bhasin said, “We are delighted to welcome Kedar to the Kotak family. With his extensive experience in e-commerce and FMCG, and his proven track record in marketing, Kedar will be instrumental in our efforts to build Kotak as the go to financial services brand for the Aspirational Indian. His leadership and innovative approach, combined with his strong focus on customer centricity, will help us navigate the dynamic market landscape and achieve our strategic objectives.”
Ravangave stated, “I am thrilled to take on this challenge and work for a brand in the BFSI sector. The banking industry is dynamic and constantly evolving, with technology at the forefront. I am grateful for this opportunity and eager to contribute to the bank’s growth journey. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Kotak in the journey to continue to build a strong, innovative, and customer-centric brand.”